The Second Life Marathon: October 2011

Friday 21 October 2011

Goodbye from MrTodd Barbasz... A new dawn for the SL Marathon

SL Marathon founder and current director has decided to stand down with immediate effect. MrTodd is proud of the many successful race meetings the series has had since its conception over 2 years ago - he is also proud that the series has been reborn following a prolonged break. The SL Marathon has gone from strength the strength as race reviews and videos on this prove.

Despite MrTodd's departure he is keen to see the SL Marathon continue.

That said, the new co-directors of the SL Marathon will be kelis Loopen and Hagbard Hyx. Please contact either for future race dates.

ABOUT THE SL MARATHON

The basic concept behind the SL Marathon is to create a competition in which any SL user, new or old, can compete for fun, without the need to pay out for expensive HUDs, AOs, vehicles or anything. Instead competitors do something which all avatars have, the ability to run.

Using various tracks around Second Life, competitors run against each other in order to reach the top spot, 1st place.

With Linden Dollars donated before the start of each race, the top six finishers have a great chance at winning big prizes.

The SL Marathon is simple, challenging but most importantly fun. Every new person that takes part always comes back for more.

So put on your running boots and get ready for some fun filled marathon racing.

GENERAL EVENT INFO AND RULES

JOIN THE SL MARATHON:

The SL Marathon is free to join. Please contact MrTodd Barbasz to join the group to keep informed about future races.

WEBSITE:

You can keep up with the latest information on the SL Marathon via our website at www.slmarathon.blogspot.com

WINNINGS:

The SL Marathon is a great way to win L$.

Before the start of each race, a donation pot is placed for runners or whoever to donate L$ to the winning pot. Of course, the more donated, the more that could be won.

Please note that as of September 2011 there is a L$50 minimum entry fee for every runner taking part.

Only the top 6 finishers in the race will receive a L$ prizes.

TRACKS:

SL Marathon tracks are picked at random and are at various different places in Second Life.

We currently have support and host races with Racers Island and KJ Racing. Thank you to the owners of these sims for all your support.

If you would like your sim to host the SL Marathon please contact MrTodd Barbasz.

LAPS:

Lap sizes will depend based on circuit size, but usually don't go on longer than 3-5 laps. The race is usually finished in around 15-20 mins.

RULES:

The rules are very important, and are in place to stop one avatar having an advantage over the other.

Competitors may only use the basic running funtions found by pressing Ctrl R.

No flying

No cutting the track

No jumping

No AOs

No HUDs

No weapons

ALL SCRIPTED ITEMS TO BE REMOVED - This is important and there will be scripted tests before every race.

No cheating of any kind really. The race director, MrTodd Barbasz has the power to discipline any wrong doing he sees at his discretion.

At the start of each race, competitors will line up in front of the starting line alongside each other as not to give one person an advantage over the other. There is no qualifying format for SL Marathon races.

The the start of each race, a 3 second countdown will begin, only once 'GO' appears on screen do runners set off.